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Heya,

How easy is it to tell a CF bonnet (sprayed white) from a normal bonnet?

Also, are there any legal ways to get a vented bonnet so as to not get defected?

Ohh, whilst on topic of legality.. does NSW have the 1 intake mod rule? and if i still have stock intercooler, does the pod still need to be boxed? A partition is not a box right? lols

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- Eric

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Beer Baron Grand Master

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Heya,

How easy is it to tell a CF bonnet (sprayed white) from a normal bonnet?

Also, are there any legal ways to get a vented bonnet so as to not get defected?

Ohh, whilst on topic of legality.. does NSW have the 1 intake mod rule? and if i still have stock intercooler, does the pod still need to be boxed?  A partition is not a box right? lols

thanks

- Eric

when he goes to open your bonnet to check out your engine bay I *think* he may notice that it ways about a quarter of what a normal bonnet does. That may give the game away...

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This may, or may not concern anyone but I've always wanted a aluminium bonnet for my car because of the weight saving and legality/practicality.

CF is great on a track but imagine hitting someone/being involved in an accident.

I imagine that stuff splinters, and as if someone being hit by a car isn't bad enough imagine the whole bonnet splintering into them, or into another car as it impacts you (or you impact them).

I think they're illegal for a reason, and unlike most stuff that's illegal to modify I think it's illegal for a good reason. Mind you having said that I've never seen one in an impact so maybe I'm over-dramatising.

*shrug* something to think about. (Oh and if you have insurance they might not pay you because your car isn't legal).

If you're comfortable with all that then go for your life - when I can afford it I will be getting an aluminium custom. As for you skyline boys I think you can just swap a GTR bonnet right?

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benm Grand Master

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unless its in a legal rta document i wouldnt beleive a thing.
I'd have to strongly agree with that. It depends who at the RTA you call, what day and at what time as to the answer you get.

Basically just make sure you always have a jar of lube for your ass when you are out in your car...

:wassup:

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Pod filters do not have to be in an airbox. Just get the thing engineered.

As for CF bonnets, I was always under the assumption that they are owner certified, meaning that they do not have to be engineered to be legal. Probably the best person to speak to would be an engineer. They'd be more consistent than the RTA.

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